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Deacon Discernment

Discernment Process by Diocese

• Anglican Diocese of Calgary
• Connecticut
• ​Michigan discernment and ordination
• Minnesota​

• ​​​New Westminster, Canada
• Rhode Island
• Washington
• Western North Carolina​

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A Word About Deacons
The Diocese of Georgia publishes ​stories from deacons, exploring what a deacon is,
what they do and their history. 2021

• ​Patti Davis
• Patricia Marks
• Scott Mithen
• Gerilee Nelson
• Yvette Owens
• Sandy Turner
• John Warner

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Papers & Reflections

• Seeing the Deacon in Our Midst: An Aid for the Discerning Community  by Roderick B. Dugliss, Dean, The School for Deacons
• ​Deacons: The Bridge Between the Church and the Needs of the World; Interview with Hailey Delmas, May 2021.
• Late in Life Changes: Ordination at 70, by Robert Runkle, Nov. 2017.

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Called to Servant Leadership
This trifold brochure, created in 2020 by the Young Episcopal Deacons, is available for download and sharing in your diocese.

A Powerpoint presentation will be available soon.

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VIDEOS: Deacons on the diaconate

• ​Deacons in Action: Ten deacons from the Diocese of Los Angeles reflect on their call in these short videos. 2020. Watch.
• Celebrating the Ministry of Deacons  June 2021: Deacons from The Diocese of Massachusetts share their thoughts on the diaconal role and ministry. 13 min. Watch.
• How the Work Has Continued: Province 1 deacons reflect on the pandemic's influence on their faith, ministry and call.  Watch. Lent, 2021
• Much more than Sunday: Follows one day with Deacon Bonnie. Watch.

​Additional videos are available on our Videos page.

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Watch videos of deacons discussing their call and ministry.